measuring erythrocyte sedimentation rate Flashcards
1
Q
what is the meaning of erythrocyte sedimentation rate?
A
the rate of the red blood cells settle down at the bottom of the test tube
2
Q
what is the method of ESR
A
use anticoagulated blood
push the scaled plastic tube into the sample tube
place the tube vertically
check tubes after 30 and 60 min
3
Q
what is the correlation between hematocrit and the ESR ?
A
negative correlation
4
Q
what can cause an increase in the ESR?
A
hypoalbuminaemia and or hemodilution
5
Q
what increases in blood when inflammation occurs?
A
globulins
acute phase proteins (c reactive)
fibrinogen
